Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60

§460nnn–12 Purpose and Objectives of Cooperative Management and Protection Area

Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter CXXV— STEENS MOUNTAIN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AREA › Part A— Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area › Subpart 1— designation and purposes › § 460nnn–12

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Protect and care for Steens Mountain so its natural health lasts for people now and in the future. The Secretary must manage the Cooperative Management and Protection Area for the benefit of present and future generations. That management must support cooperative projects with tribes, public agencies, and private landowners; allow sustainable grazing, recreation, and historic uses; make sure the Burns Paiute Tribe can access cultural, gathering, religious, and archaeological sites on Federal land; protect and improve the area’s ecological, social, and economic resources (like geology, wildlife, rivers, and scenery); and reduce conflict by encouraging communication and cooperation among users.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §460nnn–12

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(a)The purpose of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area is to conserve, protect, and manage the long-term ecological integrity of Steens Mountain for future and present generations.

(b)To further the purpose specified in subsection (a), and consistent with such purpose, the Secretary shall manage the Cooperative Management and Protection Area for the benefit of present and future generations—

(1)to maintain and enhance cooperative and innovative management projects, programs and agreements between tribal, public, and private interests in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area;

(2)to promote grazing, recreation, historic, and other uses that are sustainable;

(3)to conserve, protect and to ensure traditional access to cultural, gathering, religious, and archaeological sites by the Burns Paiute Tribe on Federal lands and to promote cooperation with private landowners;

(4)to ensure the conservation, protection, and improved management of the ecological, social, and economic environment of the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, including geological, biological, wildlife, riparian, and scenic resources; and

(5)to promote and foster cooperation, communication, and understanding and to reduce conflict between Steens Mountain users and interests.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–12

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60